Are you getting ready to think about your craft goals for next year? I am. I have lists and sketches for next year growing. Cute projects like these owls are going on the list. Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...
Fall leaves make adorable squirrel tails for collage art
As I sit here watching my squirrel “kids” eat nuts we put out after the rain I want to make squirrel art. There are lots of leaves down after the rain as well so it is perfect timing to make … Read More ...
Lots of fun recycled noisemaker ideas for New Year’s Eve
I’m not usually a fan of things that make noise but New Year’s Eve is an exception. “Pop” on over to the blog Craft Ideas For Kids for a fun collection of all sorts of recycled elements turned into noisemakers … Read More ...
How to make a recycled jar lid Christmas tree
There are so many possibilities with this festive recycled jar lid Christmas tree. I bet it would be fun to make a game out of it by tossing ping pong balls and putting numbers in each lid? Pop on on … Read More ...
How to make adorable donut ornaments with sprinkles of a surprise material
I think donuts are both delicious and cute so that makes them the perfect thing to craft. When I first spotted these donuts I thought the sprinkles were actual sprinkles but no! They are made of something else. Pop on … Read More ...
Recycled paint brushes make a great Christmas wreath and more fun!
If you are an artist I bet you can’t throw out your old brushes. This idea for creating a Christmas wreath with them is just perfect. Best yet they can still be used after the holiday is over. Pop on … Read More ...
How to make recycled adorable “ugly” sweater Christmas tags
I am a huuuuuuge fan of ugly Christmas sweaters and of course recycled crafts. I am also a super-fan of recycling pretty Christmas cards. If you are too you will want to pop over to the blog What’s Up Fagans? … Read More ...
How to make a colorful recycled folded magazine Christmas tree
I have created Christmas trees by folding the pages of books but I haven’t tried this more colorful version of using magazines. Pop on over to the blog I Gotta Create for the tutorial on how to make folded magazine … Read More ...
How to make a recycled tp tube Christmas countdown calendar
I know last year, among other things, will go down as the Toilet paper year. This year Toilet paper still makes it into the news. Why not use the illustrious Toilet paper tube to make this year’s Countdown Calendar. Pop … Read More ...
Recycled wire hanger becomes a cute Christmas tree countdown calendar
It’s that time of year again! If you are a regular reader here at Craft Gossip Recycling you you know I love to make a countdown calendar every year and a new Christmas tree out of recycled items. This recycled … Read More ...
How to make supersized acorns with pine cones
Not only do these supersized acorns use natural elements but the base is something recycled from another holiday staple I bet you have in your stash. Pop on over to the blog Life is A Party for the step by … Read More ...
Easy and adorable stick and wiggle eyes craft
I dare you to not look at these guys and not smile. You can’t do it! Grab your stash of wiggle eyes
and sticks and you are pretty much good to go for making these fun little creatures. Pop on … Read More ...
Lots of fun ways to make little dolls out of wooden elements
I don’t often think of wood elements
to make dolls. I tend to think of soft materials but this fun collection of wood dolls is positively adorable. Pop on over to the blog Hello Wonderful to see the great collection … Read More ...
How to make an adorable twig teepee votive holder
Making tiny things can be so much fun. These tiny twig teepees are just darling and the color combinations that could be made with all your yarn scraps is endless! Pop on over to the blog Blue Bear Wood to … Read More ...
Coffee filters make great Turkey decorations for Thanksgiving
These are just so silly and cute. Well they are made with wiggle eyes so that must explain the silly part but the beautiful colors in the tail feather part reminds me of fall leaves (neat painting technique to file … Read More ...